Township Times
New Year's edition
News for the next week...
12/30 - Recycling Depot
01/01 - New Year's Day - Municipal Offices Closed
01/03 - Township Reorganization Meeting - 5 PM
01/03 - Township Committee Work Meeting - 5:30 PM
01/03 - Board of Education Reorganization Meeting/Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
01/04 - Curbside Recycling
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Township Reorganization
100 years ago
January 1, 1924
The Township Committee organized at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 1, 1924
Township Committee had three members: Frederick J. Morgan, Frank Bott and John Bott, Jr.
FJ Morgan was elected by the Township Committee to serve as the Chairman (Mayor)
If you have any old photos or newspaper articles about Boonton Township that you would like to share please let us know
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from the Township Committee
and staff
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Municipal Building will be closed for the New Year's Holiday
Monday, January 1st
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Township Committee thanks our long-time
Public Works and Snow Plowing Contractor
Jim Hodgins
for his twenty-years of service to the Township
Mayor Brian Honan read the Township's Proclamation into the record at the December 29th Township Committee Meeting
Senator Tony Bucco was in attendance with a Joint Citation from the State Senate and General Assembly
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The Township Committee welcomed Ron Febbi as the Township's new Public Works Contractor.
Boonton Township is the only municipality in Morris County that privately contracts its public works function
with three contracts: public works labor & equipment, snow plowing & sanding and grounds maintenance.
These contracts result in a substantial annual savings to the taxpayers of Boonton Township.
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Township Reorganization Meeting
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
5:00 PM
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Holiday Recycling:
Recycling Depot
Saturday, December 30
Saturday, January 13
Curbside Recycling
Thursday, January 4
Thursday, January 18
Recycling Depot accepts Christmas trees on January 13 and 27
or Troop 69 will collect trees curbside, for a donation, on January 7 and 14- see info below
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2024 Recycling Schedule
save for future reference
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RENEW YOUR DOG LICENSE IN JANUARY
All dog licenses must be renewed by January 31st.
renewals were mailed on December 29, 2023.
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Township Committee approved schematic design plan for the
Renovation and Alterations to the Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
For more information about this project go to:
Municipal Building and Police Headquarters Renovation and Alteration
Once the final design and cost estimate is completed there will be a public presentation
in January 2024
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Recycling News
The Township of Boonton
is seeking interested individuals to join our Recycling Team
as Recycling Depot Attendants
on Saturday mornings from 9 AM to 12 Noon
Individuals must be age 16 or older to apply
$50/per session
Contact our Recycling Coordinator, Daria Vandergoot at
dvandergoot@boontontownship.com
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News from our Health Officer
Public Health Nurse Office Hours
Our Public Health Nurse has weekly office from 9AM to 10AM - please call to confirm the day. If you would like to confer with our nurse, Cindie Bella, RN, BSN, REHS, MAS,
she can be contacted at
973-631-5491 or cbella@co.morris.nj.us
The Public Health Nurse serves as a vital resource to our community for health-related referrals such as COVID tests and vaccines or weigh loss management.
Blood pressure screenings are done during office hours - no appointment is necessary.
Good idea to call beforehand to verify hours for the week. Stop by during office hours for more information.
For health related information visit the Morris County Public Health website at: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/coronavirus/#cases for up-to-date data and information.
Go to https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Health/Coronavirus to find vaccination and testing sites in Morris County.
If you have any questions, call the County COVID Hotline at 973-829-8250.
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If you do not wish to receive a
Vote by Mail ballot
for all future elections,
Ballot Opt-Out Form
is available at
https://www.morriscountyclerk.org/files/sharedassets/clerk/forms/mib-voter-opt-out-form-050621.pdf
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Your support of the Historical Society is greatly appreciated
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Book Club
For January, we will be meeting January 9, 2024 at 7pm in the Town Hall Library to discuss:
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Rockaway Valley Garden Club
The Rockaway Valley Garden Club generally meets the 2nd Tuesday of each Month.
Meetings begin at 10: 00 am and are held at the Boonton Township Municipal Building, 155 Powerville Rd.
Guest are always welcome, and we encourage you to come join us to see what we are all about.
Check us out at our website: www.RockawayValleyGardenClub.org or on our Facebook page.
Any questions can be sent to our email address: info@rockawayvalleygardenclub.org
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Tips to Avoid Utility Scams During the Winter Holiday Season
Scammers are often more active during the colder months, taking advantage of people’s fear of losing heat in the winter.
Check out these tips from JCP&L to help avoid falling victim to scams this holiday season and all year long:
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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
check the County web-site for drop off locations
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A Message From the Boonton Township Police Department
Happy Holidays and a Safe & Healthy New Year from BTPD
The Boonton Township Police Department would like to wish all of our residents a happy and safe holiday season. The month of December typically marks one of the most festive times of the year. We'd like to take this opportunity to remind all our residents to exercise extra caution on the roadways, and please do not drink and drive. Some of the latest data shows that In December of 2020, traffic crashes involving an impaired driver killed 937 people. Making a plan for a safe, sober ride home is critical to saving lives this holiday season. This new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also revealed the following alarming statistics:
Driving impaired by any substance – alcohol or other drugs, whether legal or illegal – is against the law in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. To prevent unnecessary tragedies, the Boonton Township Police Department urges everyone to plan ahead, especially when celebrating the holidays, and to never drive drunk or high. Instead, designate a sober driver, use public transportation, or call a ride-hailing service or a taxi to make sure you get home safely. As always, our officers will be working around the clock this holiday season, ensuring that the residents of Boonton Township remain safe. If you see an impaired driver on the road, call 911.
We hope that 2024 is a safe, happy, and healthy year for all of our residents here in the Township.
We hope that you all continue to enjoy the holiday season, and we are looking forward to what the new year has in store.
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This notification system allows residents to receive e-mail, text message, and/or other alerts regarding emergency notifications and other important messages regarding our community. With this program, you can choose to receive alerts by whatever method of communication you prefer.
Visit www.btpolice.org and click on the “emergency notifications” tab on the right side of the page. Follow the instructions to be redirected to the "Alert Boonton Township" registration page. Once redirected, ensure you are on the page for Boonton Township New Jersey and follow the step by step instructions on the web page to create an account and receive emergency alerts for Boonton Township.
"Alert Boonton Township" also automatically signs you up for Smart911 which provides you and your family with a potentially life-saving resource. Smart911 is a free emergency 911 component which helps our emergency dispatchers better assist you during an emergency. This service also allows residents to create a safety profile which can include any information they would like to share with first responders during an emergency.
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